The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s nursing program has received a state of the art labor and delivery training mannequin. The mannequin named Victoria is able to simulate up to nine true-to-life labor and delivery experiences so students can develop skills needed to provide safe effective care for early pregnancy complications, high-risk deliveries and more. Victoria and her baby allow for simulation so students can make mistakes without hurting anyone and be able to learn from those mistakes. Victoria also can help train respiratory care students with breath and cardiac rhythms, intubation scenarios and airway sounds synchronized to breathing patterns. The Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Collaborative provided funding for the mannequin as well as other funding for the college’s Innovation in Healthcare Initiative.
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The Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding citizens of safety tips following reports in nearby counties of items being stolen out of cars while victim’s are pumping gas. “In neighboring counties, citizens are being victimized by thieves entering the victim’s vehicle as they pump gas at a convenience store. As a reminder, always be aware of your surroundings and never leave valuables such as purses or handbags inside of your vehicle, even while pumping gas or making a quick trip into the store. Also as another veil of protection, I would encourage motorists to lock their car doors, even if they are standing beside it while pumping gas,” said spokesperson Chris Denham. Victims at the same convenience store in Louisville all had items taken from their cars while they were standing next to the vehicle pumping fuel.
Elizabethtown Independent Schools announced yesterday their 2022-2023 ExCEL Teacher of the Year award winner. Mrs. Victoria Lynn is a first grade teacher at Morningside Elementary. According to the statement, Mrs. Lynn creates a welcoming learning environment, works to provide effective student-center instruction and engages students in fun, exciting and effective learning activities. Mrs. Lynn will be honored in a ceremony on March 29 at the Elizabethtown Performing Arts Center.
The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing man who is considered endangered. David Bryant, age 84, is described as a white male, 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and gray hair. Bryant has dementia with medication required. He was last seen around February 2 in Shepherdsville and may have left the area around February 5. He is believed to be in a 1994 White Chevy 1500 pick up truck with a Kentucky tag of 041-PPW and could be headed towards Marion, Arkansas. Anyone who may have seen Bryant or have information is encouraged to contact your local law enforcement agency.
The Hardin County Fiscal Court regular meeting was held Tuesday afternoon. Judge Executive Keith Taul introduced new personnel to his office. B.K. Gale will serve as the Director of Executive Office Operations, Megan McDougal has accepted a part time position in Public Relations and Crystal Leo has started as Staff Assistant. Judge Taul also announced the appointment of Joey Scott as the County Emergency Management Director. The Fiscal Court also reviewed presentations from Animal Control and the Emergency Management office. Following comments from the County Attorney and Magistrates the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on February 28 at 5:30PM.